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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
A cliffside marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, famous for its historic collections, shark lagoon, and sea views.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
648 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 14 buses that leave Bordeaux for Monaco - Monte-Carlo on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 648 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3615 · 50591
50487
50489
FlixBus
51028 · 5695
FlixBus
50489
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
50487Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $151 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $131 (€108).
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $151 (€124).
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $297 (€244) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $221 (€181). The journey takes 11h 14m versus 7h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50025 · 51047 | 2:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 14h45 | 5:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
94561 · 50107 | 4:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h40 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 13h05 | 5:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 14h00 | 8:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 11h05 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 25h45 | 10:40 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 2 transfers | |
50489 | 9:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 11h40 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51028 · 5695 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 14h35 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 14h30 | 6:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50487 | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 12h55 | 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h45 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
3615 · 50591 | 9:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 13h55 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 27h55 | 1:35 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h25 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h55 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 25h15 | 1:35 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Monaco - Monte-Carlo run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 402 miles (648 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 402 miles (648 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Monaco - Monte-Carlo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monaco - Monte-Carlo trip today.
A cliffside marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, famous for its historic collections, shark lagoon, and sea views.
Contemporary art museum in a Belle Époque villa, hosting rotating exhibitions with strong links to Monaco and the Riviera art scene.
The second site of Monaco's national contemporary art museum, known for changing exhibitions in a refined historic villa near Larvotto.
The glamorous square fronting the casino, lined with luxury cars, gardens, and Belle Époque façades; a classic Monte-Carlo photo stop.
The historic old town on Le Rocher, known for narrow lanes, viewpoints, and many of Monaco's most important heritage sights.
A dramatic cliffside garden with panoramic views and remarkable succulent collections, one of the principality's most scenic outdoor spaces.
A classic Monegasque pastry, usually fried and filled with Swiss chard, ricotta, leeks and herbs. It is one of Monaco’s best-known traditional snacks.
A thin chickpea flour pancake from the Riviera, popular in and around Monaco. It is valued as a simple street food with a crisp edge and soft center.
A traditional sweet bread flavored with orange blossom, almonds and anise, often decorated with nuts. It is a festive specialty associated with Monaco.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant in Hôtel de Paris, celebrated for Riviera haute cuisine, exceptional service and a grand, luxurious dining room.
Well-regarded restaurant near Monaco-Ville serving refined Mediterranean and Niçoise-inspired cuisine in an intimate, elegant setting.
Stylish established venue in Monte-Carlo known for polished Thai and Japanese dishes, chic decor and a fashionable evening atmosphere.
One of Europe’s priciest destinations. Hotels and fine dining are very costly, though cafes and simple lunches can be less extreme.
Service is often included. Small rounding up or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis. No tip is expected for casual cafes.
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